Ulkhar - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Ulkhar is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Sarangarh and around 61 km from Raigarh. Ulkhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulkhar is 435346. The village covers a total geographical area of 643.42 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ulkhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ulkhar

According to the 2011 Census, Ulkhar village had a total population of 2,899 people, including 1,461 males and 1,438 females, living in 691 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.30%, with male literacy at 84.06% and female literacy at 58.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ulkhar

Ulkhar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ulkhar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ulkhar. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Ulkhar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Ulkhar is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ulkhar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ulkhar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ulkhar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ulkhar village are given below:

FAQs about Ulkhar